Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.
Just sat here waiting for architecture lovers, music fans and mid-century design enthusiasts to find me... www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
“Classic folk horror… set firmly in the modern digital world.” - John Higgs Broken Veil. All episodes available on Patreon. Series one free on all podcast platforms.
Well, you can imagine how dreadful I think this is. In the meantime, you should all go and visit their brand new excellent, excellent visitor centre. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support
Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilities
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For those wanting a signed copy of the book, a Right To Reside card or to buy from one the best esoteric bookshops around, here is the promised link to Hookland at @treadwells-books.bsky.social. www.treadwells-london.com/product-page...
Hookland Fragments Volume One - David Southwell | Treadwells
Discover the Fortean mysteries and folkloric history of Hookland, England's lost county. Created by David Southwell and documented extensively on social media for many years, the fictional Hookland ha...
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My copy found me when I was in a dingy second hand bookshop on Tib Street, Manchester, 30 years ago. Still going strong
David Barnett@davidmbarnett.bsky.social · 3w agoDo you have a copy of the Reader's Digest Folklore, Myths and Legends? I've written about it for the @theobserveruk.bsky.social this weekend. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Don't touch the figs... I, Claudius is being repeated on BBC Four from Weds 29 July.
May as well give him a stuffed Paddington Bear
Ian Boucher@desolationrow5.bsky.social · 3w ago‘The cabinet presented Keir Starmer with a carriage clock this morning’ is simultaneously the most British thing imaginable and also one of the saddest. Yes it was time for him to go but he’s lead their party for 6 years and country for 2 and he gets a carriage clock?
Received a few new books over the last couple of days, thanks @robhewson.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social and @christinamartin.bsky.social !
SUVs are higher at the front and three times more likely to kill a child when they hit them. SUV drivers drag the child under their vehicle, and then they crush the child to death. It's incredible that SUVs don't have higher tax, and why not lower speed limits. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar
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“The best thing ever recorded by human beings” - Josh Weinstein, showrunner, The Simpsons CATCH UP! The whole second series is available on the Broken Veil Channel, alongside bonus Discomfort Blanket podcasts and more weird stories to come. Find it on Patreon and sign up for as little as £3.
Me: Okay, there's been a thunderstorm, the heatwave should be over now. (New health bar appears) (The sun is now named 'Sol, Starflame of Regret') (Objectively the greatest piece of classical music ever recorded starts playing).
Oh this is very good indeed. Exactly how to do the trailer. Lean hard into the A24 vibe. Oh yes. BRILLIANT WORK, YOU CLEVER PHANTOMS! youtu.be/enE6YJoy-n0?...
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House - Official Trailer
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France has joined Germany in cancelling their Palantir contracts, becoming the 2nd country in as many weeks to do so — the UK appears poised to follow suit AOC: “Immediately investigate Palantir — (Thiel’s) secretive data mining company that has weaponized information against immigrant communities”
Fell down some steps and landed on top of Ronan Harris (VNV Nation)
David Quantick@quantick.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhich celebrities have you harmed?
@zafarcakes.bsky.social The gauntlet has been thrown down
Michael Balazo@mbalazo.bsky.social · 2mo agoHere it is: Canada's World Cup 2026 song! "Canada is Balls" is an inspirational song designed to unite the country during the World Cup... and beyond! 🇨🇦⚽️🏆⚽️🏆🇨🇦 Song concept, music & lyrics by Michael Balazo Editing, graphics, captions: @soozuk.bsky.social #worldcup #canada #music #football #soccer
I've learned a great deal from this man.
Bilal Zafar@zafarcakes.bsky.social · 2mo agoSOCCER TIPS AND TRICKS USMNT.MP4
Hey, @somesal.bsky.social - THE Moto 68000 CDIP in my minimalist, hand-drawn style. What do you think? Design image below and link to shirt here: greyandslate.etsy.com/listing/4511... I also have a version with clear pins.
Tom Gray is amazing at this sort of thing. An impassioned speech to the Ivors Academy. Inspiring stuff.
Watching an old Place In The Sun. A property developer with a million quid to spend - the voiceover keeps banging on about the fact the couple are “workaholics”. How come it’s always entrepreneurs who are called “workaholics”, and not someone holding down three minimum wage jobs.
7 days to go! If you haven't yet reserved your copy of our annotated facsimile manuscript edition of M.R. James's 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' - get it while you can! https://bit.ly/OhWhistle Subscribe for updates at www.crumpledlinenpress.com
Here's raising a glass to the mighty Nigel Kneale, born on this day in 1922.
